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Motacilla cinerea, grey wagtail
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Motacilla cinerea, grey wagtail
Plate 259, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 1 (1758)
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Plate 259 of George Edwards' seminal work, "The Gleanings of Natural History," showcases the intricately detailed hand-coloured copperplate etching of the Grey Wagtail, Motacilla cinerea. This elegant avian specimen is depicted in a lifelike and captivating manner, with its distinctive grey-brown plumage, black mask, and long, curved tail. The Grey Wagtail is a member of the Motacillidae family, which also includes the Pied Wagtail and the Yellow Wagtail. The Grey Wagtail is a common bird found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is an agile and adaptable creature, often found near water sources such as rivers, ponds, and marshes. In this illustration, the Grey Wagtail is shown in a dynamic pose, with its head turned to the side and its beak open, as if in the act of catching an insect or an amphibian. The anatomy of the bird is depicted with great precision, from the feathers on its back and breast to the intricate structure of its cheek. The plate also features a variety of other creatures, including insects and amphibians, which were likely to have been of interest to naturalists of the time. The Grey Wagtail is known to feed on a wide range of prey, including insects, spiders, and amphibians, making these creatures an essential part of the ecosystem in which the Grey Wagtail thrives. George Edwards' "The Gleanings of Natural History" was published in 1758 and is considered a landmark work in the history of natural history illustration. The meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality production techniques used in the creation of these plates make them a valuable resource for both scientific research and artistic appreciation.
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